Indoor Winter Workout

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Let's face it, heading out for a run or even going to the gym when it's cold, wet and miserable outside can sometimes be a tall order. On the days when leaving the house just doesn't feel like an option to you, fear not, exercise can still feature in your day. Indoor exercise circuits are a great way to get your heart pumping in the comfort of your own home, and you can achieve a lot with just your own body weight and a little space.

I've put together a circuit style workout that you can do at home! It's a 20 minute workout, so you can also try and squeeze it in when you're short on time – no excuses!

Pointers

1. This circuit is not suitable for anyone suffering from an injury, as the whole body is targeted. Please check with your doctor before trying any new exercises when recovering from an injury.
2. For each of the moves I have highlighted how you can modify to your own level, or increase/decrease the intensity to suit your fitness level – so it is suitable for a variety of fitness levels.
3. I like to avoid lots of repetition with exercise circuits to avoid boredom – it really makes the time pass quicker! So in this circuit there are 20 different exercise moves to complete.
4. Complete 40 seconds of each move, followed by 20 seconds of rest.
5. Let's go!

Warm up

• 1 min jogging on the spot
• 1 min toe taps with alternate arm reaches
• 1 min knee curls

Circuit (40 seconds work, 20 seconds rest)

1. Squats
2. Butt kicks
3. Push-ups
4. Crunches
5. Sumo squat pulse
6. Tricep dips
7. Mountain climbers
8. Plank
9. Glute bridge
10. Bicycle crunches
11. Jog on spot
12. Side lunge
13. Jabs
14. Jumping jacks
15. Dead bug
16. High plank
17. V sit-up
18. Floor back extensions
19. Calf raises
20. High knees